2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Vista Flores
Soil Alluvial-origin loam over rounded rocks; 80% sand, 10% clay and 10% silt.
Elevation 1100.0 meters
Orientation Northern
Sites Vista Flores Vineyard
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Diam
Production Details Cold maceration lasts 2–6 days below 10°C; fermentation lasts approximately 8–16 days; the producer reports total maceration around 0–12 days and élevage for 11–13 months in French-oak barrels, 35% new. Winebow additionally specifies stainless-steel fermentation, a 16-day alcoholic fermentation, punchdowns and pumpovers, malolactic fermentation, 225 L new and old French barrels, 12 months before bottling and 10 months of bottle aging. Winebow lists vineyard elevation as 3,117–3,281 ft, differing from the producer's stated 1,100 m.
Tasting Notes Deep violet with purple highlights; ripe dark and red fruits, violets, roses, chalky minerality and mocha; rich, full-bodied palate with sweet-spice flavors.
Food Pairing Red-meat dishes, especially prime beef and game such as venison; Winebow also recommends grilled steak, lamb and pork.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Vista Flores
Soil Alluvial-origin loam over rounded rocks; 80% sand, 10% clay and 10% silt.
Elevation 1100.0 meters
Sites Vista Flores Vineyard
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details English release specification: cold maceration for 2–6 days below 10°C, fermentation for approximately 8–16 days, reported total maceration around 0–12 days, and élevage for 11–13 months in French-oak barrels, 35% new.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.75 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Vista Flores
Soil Alluvial-origin loam over rounded rocks; 80% sand, 10% clay and 10% silt.
Elevation 1100.0 meters
Sites Vista Flores Vineyard
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Cold maceration lasts 2–6 days below 10°C; fermentation lasts approximately 8–16 days; the page reports total maceration around 0–12 days and élevage for 11–13 months in French-oak barrels, 35% new.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Ruta Nacional 9, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina
Phone
+54 261 4200214
Email
Owner
Nicolás Catena Zapata Family